Backwell School parents are installing a sign to warn drivers Station Road is dangerous.

Councillor Steve Mitchell said the working party had tried to get the best possible proposal it could.

He said: “No-one will say it’s perfect, but we will keep monitoring the situation. We will keep the pressure up.”

The parish council has agreed to pay £7,223 towards the works, but it hopes the cost will be covered by charitable groups.

The changes will include dropped kerbs near the Waverely Road junction, a footpath to access the bus stop, and ‘slow’ markings on the road approaching the pedestrian crossing near Westfield Road.

Nick Hewitt, who launched the crossing campaign after his daughter was injured on Station Road, thanked the parish council for its help, and said the group would appeal to other organisations and MP Liam Fox to continue its efforts to get a crossing.

Neil Howe, community engagement officer for the Guide Dogs charity, said: “For a blind person to cross a busy road, the only safe place is a controlled crossing.

“We are very keen to make sure the environment is inclusive and accessible for everyone.

“We know the situation in Backwell, and we know there have been accidents and people have been injured.